Oral history recording and transcript of John Kelleher (Shaw's employee, 1962-)

Oral history recording and transcript of oral history interview of John Kelleher, a Shaw's employee from 1962, initially as draftsman, later becoming Vice President of Real Estate Services. Interviewed by Bridget Williams. Topics includes changes to the stores over time, his 27 year career at Shaw's, and the building of new stores.

Summary of content:
1962: Starting work as draughtsman. Randolph store. 2 people in department, other was Ed Whittaker. Responsibilities - maintenance, planning and construction - mostly last two.
1960s: Trained by going round stores. Process of store planning.
1960s and later: Changes over time. Produce counters. Lunch counters. Operations as two companies.
1968 (approximate): Became Vice President of Real Estate Services. Expansion of department. Merging of George C. Shaw and Brockton Public Markets into Shaw's Supermarkets.
1989: Staff numbers.
1970s: Store numbers growth.
1989: Total property owned by company. Location finding. Customer catchment area of various stores. Future development.